Profile of Burundi

CAPITAL: Bujumbura

CURRENCY: Burundi Franc

CLIMATE: Burundi’s climate is consistent throughout the year, varying from 23 to 17 degrees centigrade, but is generally moderate as the average altitude is about 1,700 m. The average annual rainfall is about 150 cm and there are two wet seasons (February to May and September to November), and two dry seasons (June to August and December to January).

AIRPORTS: Bujumbura International Airport; Gitega Airport; Kirundo Airport.

LANGUAGE: Kirundi, French.

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